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Join our Quoting & Pricing Apprenticeship to learn how to build competitive logistics rates, analyse costs, and support global shipments. Gain real-world experience, expert mentorship, and career growth in a fast-paced international industry.
What you'll do at work
- Prepare and send freight quotes for air, sea, and road shipments
- Liaise with carriers and partners to obtain competitive rates
- Analyse costs (freight, fuel, duties, surcharges) to build accurate pricing
- Update and maintain internal rate sheets and pricing systems
- Support the sales team with timely and competitive quotations
- Monitor market trends and rate fluctuations
- Assist with tender documents and larger customer pricing proposals
- Communicate with overseas agents to coordinate international pricing
- Ensure quotes align with company margins and service requirements
- Follow up on quotes and track conversion into bookings
Where you'll work
BUILDING 13/14
SHEPPERTON MARINA
FELIX LANE
SHEPPERTON
TW17 8NS
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED
Training course
International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Select freight forwarding services based on customer requirements, taking into account country specific factors, delivery times and modes.
- Use generic or bespoke ICT systems in order to enter and monitor data on importing or exporting goods.
- Book, plan and monitor international shipments, using manual or ICT systems, in accordance with the rules and regulations that apply to that area of the world and to the goods consigned.
- Prepare a customs declaration to a national standard, or give custom clearance instructions to a third party.
- Use data systems to submit the information required by customs authorities as part of the management of the international movement of goods.
- Produce freight costings and invoices in line with Incoterms, customer profile or sales contract.
- Identify and source data from customers, systems or colleagues.
- Identify and resolve problems in line with responsibilities.
- Create and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Adapt communication based on the situation and the audience.
- Identify problems outside of limits of responsibility and escalate within company policy.
- Communicate in writing, preparing communications on technical matters.
- Communicate with others verbally, including internal and external customers.
- Air. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the air freight industry.
- Air. Select and use documentation appropriate to the air freight industry.
- Ocean. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the ocean freight industry.
- Ocean. Select and use documentation appropriate to the ocean freight industry.
- Road. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the road freight industry.
- Road. Select and use documentation appropriate to the road freight industry.
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Training schedule
- On-the-job training delivered by the employer
- Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will carry out regular training
- Assessment and support visits to ensure you acquire new learning, knowledge, skills and behaviours in order to progress and develop
- Identify, track and support 6 hours of off-the-job training activities
- Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade c or above)
- Maths (grade c or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- Applicant must drive and live within 30 minutes commute to be considered for this role
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy under pressure
- Confident with numbers and comfortable analysing costs and pricing data
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to switch between tasks quickly without losing focus or quality
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- A sociable personality—able to engage in office conversation while staying productive
- Good team player who builds positive relationships across departments
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning
- Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Professional, reliable, and eager to develop a career in freight forwarding
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Blaiklock International Logistics
Blaiklock International Logistics is a dynamic and reliable logistics provider specializing in the seamless movement of goods across global markets. With a strong focus on efficiency, transparency, and customer satisfaction, Blaiklock International Logistics delivers tailored freight solutions that meet the unique demands of each client.
From international shipping and customs coordination to end-to-end supply chain management, the company combines industry expertise with a proactive approach to ensure timely and secure delivery. Committed to building long-term partnerships, Blaiklock International Logistics prides itself on professionalism, adaptability, and a dedication to keeping businesses moving worldwide.
Company benefits
- Annual Leave 21 Days + Bank holiday increase of 1 day per year
- Work socials
- Onsite gym
- Costco card
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Progress from Pricing Apprentice to Senior, gaining hands-on experience in quoting, cost analysis, and strategy
Develop your skills, take on more responsibility, and grow into a key role driving competitive pricing and business success
Contact for this apprenticeship
SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED
Kerry Traill
Kerry.traill@seetec.co.uk
07903053388
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042221.
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